Holland became violent again as he was escorted to the police vehicle, Miller added. He told the court how Holland attempted to hurl himself down the stairs "presumably trying to take police officers with him, but again he was subdued"

Presiding judge Jonathan Crowe asked: "He has spent the last 20 years in jail for crimes of violence, disorder, hostage taking, assaulting police officers and members of the public - he is capable of anything, is that fair to say?"